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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May l0.-The report of the
department Of agriculture for May indicates
"A decline in the condition OF wheat of two
points since April. The general average for
the whole country is Sc as against SD for the
same time last year. The states on the At
lantic coast from Pennsylvania to North Car
DINA show an Improvement. The drought
has reduced the average In the eastern gulf
states. There is serious damage in Texas and
Arkansas.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE president to-
day appointed James w. Hyatt OF Connect
cut to be United States treasurer, vice Jordan
resigned.
WASHINGTON, May l2.-At a business meet
ing this morning Of the Army Of the Cumber-
land, Col. henry Stone of Boston was chosen
as orator for the next reunion and Chicago
selected as the place, and September IS as the
time Of meeting.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE eighteenth an
nual reunion of the society OF the Army Of
the Cumberland opened this morning under
the presidency of Gen. Phil. A. Sheridan.
There was an unusually large attendance, due
to the fact that the GARFIELD statue will be
formally unveiled tomorrow under the aus
pieces Of the society. The morning was occu-
pied with routine business. Tonight the an
nual Grafton will be delivered by Col. Dufleld
Of Detroit.
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STATE OF TRADE.

In the Chicago market, wheat was firm and
higher. A break in the market was expected
but it did not come. June wheat reached
o5% but dropped slightly under that figure.
The export movement Of wheat and wheat
-four from the United States, Atlantic and
Pacific ports, is now nearly equal to 3,0O0,OO
bushels weekly. OF the quantity Of wheat
and wheat -four son passage for the United
Kindom" more than rs per cent is from the
United States, indicating moderate supplies
from other quarters Of the globe. The weekly
domestic consumption of wheat and wheat
-four for food and manufactures is about
5,400, 600 bushels, and this, with about 5000
600 bushels per week for export, is diminish
ing our reserves about S,400, 900 per week. In
ten weeks (to July / next) this rate of sup
plying home and foreign wants would call for
1908, 600 bushels. The export of wheat and
wheat -four from the United States, Atlantic
and Pacific ports, from July /, 1856, to May
|, - 1887, have been equal TO about l30, Geo, 900
bushels OF wheat, a quantity equal 10 all our
surplus from the crop harvested in 1886.
Present exports are being made from the re-
serves on hand July l., 1855. Estimates OF the
size OF the reserves carried over July /, 1856,
range from 5000, 600 to SIS, coo, 900 bushels.
In London wheat advanced / and I'd per
GENITAL.
The business movement and situation has
kept rather a healthy and cheerful complex.
ion, Notwithstanding the cutlery that the
inter state law Is depressing bust
ness. There is . marked improvement In the
movement of commodities. More cars have
been loaded and unloaded in Sioux City
during the past week than any week for the
year previous. Monetary affairs, which In the
first weeks Of spring, were somewhat strin-
gent and caused some apprehension as to
me future, have softened In tone. Invest
ments of all kinds lean In the direction OF
higher prices. The railroads are adjusting
themselves to the new law. At a number of
points the rates have been reduced. The
trunk lines still maintain a somewhat hostile
tempe toward western jobbers, but 1T is
hoped this trouble may soon be overcome and
a good understanding arrived at.
In some divisions Of the country the wealth
er for the last few days has been favorable to
the growing crops. The eastern part Of iowa
has been visited by refreshing rains. AZ a
rule, however, the winter wheat presents only
an average condition, and grass is below the
average.
In consequence Of southern competition
three Pennsylvania iron mills have recently
closed down.
Cattle and hogs were dull and dragging
yesterday. The best grade of the former was
scarce. Common stock sold very low.
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thu site was donated by congress
toward the memorial, and the
statue was completed and paid for
In full several months ago. The bronze
statue is heroic in size, ten ient six inches In
height, and stands on the pedestal looking
away from the capitol down Maryland avenue.
1t represents the deceased ex-president in a
graceful, unconventional attitude with his
top coat thrown back from his shoulder, his
righthaDd resting upon n book supported bya
column, and his left holding before him a imam
uscript as II about to address the people. The
pedestal is about eighteen feet in height and
well proportioned to the height of the bronze
figure. The granite shaft is adorned with
bronze ornaments, while near the base are
three brackets, upon which are placed three
ecumben figures representing the student,
the soldier and the statesman. Above the
figures are tablets in the form Of a shield on
which rest, for the student a globe, for the
soldier a trumpet and sword, for the states
man "A laurel wreath, incloslns the scales Of
justice. Looped bands Of oak leaves alternated
with acorns IN bronze enclrcle the shaft. The
inscriptions upon the threee sides are as fol-.
lows, southwest, "James A Carried, 1881
1851" Southeast, "Major General u. 8. A.,
Member of Congress, Senator and President
OF the United States of America" North,
Erected by his Comrades Of the Society Of
the Army Of the Cumberland, May IL, 1857
The day is b0ing observed as a general holi-
day in accordance with an order issued by the
president, and the departments are all closed
Later-The statue Of General Garfield, on
First street, will be unveiled this afternoon.
The Grafton will be by general Keifer, the
presentation OF the statue to the United
States will be by General Sheridan, and it's
acceptance by President Cleveland.
President Cleveland said, In accepting the
statue for the United States: "Amid the in
terchange Of fraternal greeting be ween sur
vivors OF the Army Of the Cumberland and
former foes on the battlefield, and while the
union general and the peoples president
awaited the burial of our common grief,
those magnanimous soldiers found expression
in a determination TO erect this tribute to
American greatness, and thus to-day In Its
symetry and beauty, it presents a sign OF
animosities forgotten and an emblem Of
brotherhood redeemed and a token OF a ma
tion restored. Monuments and statues are
multiplied throughout the land, but from
this day forth shall stand at the seat OF gov
ernment this statue Of a citizen who In his
life and services combined all those things
which challenge admiration In the American
character. This stately efigy will teach us
that the opportunities to achieve greatness is
confined to no condition.
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MAY CROPS.
Monthly Report from the Department at
Washington.

WASHINGTON, May l0.-The report OF the
department Of agriculture for May relates to
the condition Of winter grain, the progress
OF spring blowing and proportion OF pro-
posed cotton area already planted. 1t indi-
Gates a decline in the condition OF wheat OF
: points since April J.. tie general average
being 81 against IS the same date In 1856, 40
In 1885, and % In 1884. The changes In the
condition have not been uniform throughout
the winter district, some states ssCwing an
increase and the majority a slight decline,
and a few a heavy falling of. Drouth has re-
duced the acreage somewhat In the eastern
gulf states and wrought very serious damage
In Texas and Arkansas, lowering the condi-
ton during the month 10 and 10 points re-
spectively. Favorable temperature ard season.
able rains have improved the prospect in
Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky.
The most serious reduction OF the month is In
Ohio, where there is a falling of Of s points
since April l, due to the continuing evil ef-
facts OF the alternate freezing and thawing
noted in the last report, and a small crop is
now inevitable. Michigan and Indiana
show a slight decline, while In M
nois and Missouri there is a gain [
| point. Unfavorable weather In kansss
and California has caused a slight falling off,
while In Oregon the prospect has advanced,
1t being the only state In which the condi-
ton reaches 100. The average condition by
states is: New York, Sc; Pennsylvania, -;
MARYLAND, 81; Virginia, IS; North Carolina,
95; Texas, go; Arkansas, 93: Tennessee, 96;
West Virginia, SO; Kentucky, 95; Ohio, II;
Michigan, 90; Indiana, 81; Illinois, 9S; Mis-.
souri,, 90; Kansas, 81; California, 50, and
Oregon, 101. Rice has suffered from the same
conditions which have injuriously affected the
wheat, but on account OF it's harder
nature the general average Is 81.
The condition OF barley is low, the
average being SIS. Tn season has
been more generally advanced In all points
OF the country than usual, spring pl)wing
being seriously behind only on the Atlantic
coast south to Pennsylvania and on the Pa
cific slope. In these sections ii has been de-
layed by cold and an excess Of moisture.
Elsewhere the work is ahead OF the average
year, the season, especially during April, hav-
Ing been generally favorable, with the tenn
p%erature above normal and the rainfall at a
minimum. The proportion already done,
May /, IL estimated al sc per cent. OF the
whole; the amount usually completed at that
date is about rs per cent.
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SUICIDE.
A Mason City Young Man Hastens the

liz
MASON CITY, Iowa, May 10.-This commu-
nifty was considerably startled this afternoon
on learning the news Of the suicide Of VIII
Deyoc, a former student OF the high school
here and the son Of ). NJ. Deyoe, a wealthy
and influential citizen. Two years ago on ac-
count Of some trouble that arose while he was
attending school, and with a naturally weak
constitution, his mind partially gave way and
since then he has remained constantly at home,
not venting To see any one and always in a
nervous disposition. AT the suggestion OF a
physician, on the 10Th of March he was sent
to Iowa county, Wisconsin, thinking that
the change would be beneficial TO both mind
and body. He had been visiting there since,
and on Saturday last wrote a very interesting
letter to his parents here, in which he In
formed them that he had finished his visit
and asked his father for money to cOme nome.
His father received a .alegram Tuesday that
Will was missing, aud this evening the tee
gram was received that the body had been
found In the Wisconsin river near Lone Rock.
1t is thought that he was led in q moment Of
mental alteration to take this sad step. AT
one time he was a promising young man and
bis father expected to have him enter the col
lege at Madison this fall.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May l0.-At the regular meeting
Of the Congregational ministry, now in ses-
sion, DR.. Parker's resolution protesting
against the governments proposed coercion
measures for Ireland, and demanding Justice
and Cancellation instead, was passed with
hardly a dissenting voice.
LONDON, May 10.-To-day's issue of the
Pail Mall Gazette publishes a highly scnsa-
tional rumor to the effect that the government
is having prepared sixty first-class cells in
Millbank prison for the reception of the Par
nellite leaders when the proper time arrives.
TORONTO, May ia deputation of citi-
zens waited on the mayor today and pre-
scented a requisition for a public meeting TO
consider the ACCESSIBILITY Of prohibiting VIII
liam O'Brien from speaking in this city.
LONDON, May 13.-The Times to-day re-
sumed the publication Of its articles On Par
nellism and Crime" That in to-davs issue is
headed, Behind the Scenes in America" and
purports TO be the result OF an inquiry made
last summer with regard to the relations Of
the American Fenians and Irish members of
parliament. The article includes what the
Times asserts are records Of the Clan
ma Gael society. with lists OF names OF
officers, letters, past and present leaders,
secret circulars and reports Of Irish commit
tees, all Of which have been obtained through
the ~quarrels among the Irish leaders. The
Times says the inquiry was not completed be-
cause the Clan ma Gael was reorganized, and
is now seemingly an impenetrable mystery.
1t adds that it is impossible to doubt the pol
icy Of the Parnellites, and that Gladsto2" Is
dictated TO by the Clan ne Gael and Patrick
Ford Of the Irish World.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21
THE GARFIELD A T
Its Description and History--The Govern
ment Departments Closed To-day.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 12.-Five years,
labor of love were crowned to-day by the
formal unwilling Of the bronze statue to the
memory Of James A. Garfield, the martyred
president. The memorial movement began on
the very day of Garfeld's death, and at the
next session Of the society, a committee was
appointed to prepare a report upon the
scheme. This committee reported at the
meeting of the society held in Milwaukee in
1882, and Its plans were approved. During
that year a design was accepted from j. q A.
Ward, the eminent artist, and at the CincIn
natl meeting OF the society in 1883, it was de-
cided to authorize the erection of 6 statue and
pedestal at a cost OF $50, 600, the funds to be
secured by voluntary contributions. Suisse
quently the sum Of $4,000 together with
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21
Same One.

From the Detroit Free Press: A
young lady had finally been persuaded
to approach the piano, and she was
looking for the music of the "Old Oaken
Bucket" when a tired-looking old
woman advanced and whispered:
my dear, is this that same old
song?"
"Yes'm.'
..Same old bucket and wellp"
.'Yes'm."
''Same old man comes and draws
waterp"
''Yes'm."
Then excuse me, please. He was
my husband; it was our well; | fell in
to it one day. and he was an hour and
n half pulling me out. Did it to spite
me, but he's dead now. and | don't
want to have the past recalled"
And she went mp STAIRS to wait for
the well to run dry.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21

which great things were expected. The plan
proposed, AID which worked admirably upon
a trial, was 10 send a number Of sorters 10
meet the limited mail trains from the east
ard west and make up new packages en- route
SO that when Chicago was reached the letters
would be ready for immediate delivery, In
stead Of havilg to be conveyed TO the post
Office aud re-sorted. The expense Of the plan
was but nominal, but much to the surprise
and chagrin of its originators an unfavorable
report was returned by the superintendent OF
the railway mail service at the capitol, and
he scheme as it exists on paper has been
,igcon-holed.
WATERLOO, Ia, May 13.-The state Phar-
maceutical association is holding its annual
meeting here. There is a large attendance OF
leading druggists e the state. The officers
for the ensuing year are: President, W. C..
Bryant, Cedar Falls; vice president, jerome
Burbank, Allison; secretary, DR.. Rosa Epson,
Marshalltown treasurer, c. II. Ward, Des
Moines. There was a very spirited discussion
yesterday over the liquor question, a number
Of druggists being IN favor OF petitioning the
next legislature to take the sale Of liquor out
OF their hands entirely, as so much odium has
been cast upon the business by the action of
some lawless druggists.
CLINTON, Iowa, May l4.-Permanent in
functions have been issued by Judge Brennan
In the district court here against four saloon
| keepers for violation Of the prohibitory law,
and it is thought that others will be issued
soon.
Mulloney, who was stabbed here by Red
| Dillon on Monday, died last night and was
buried to-day.
The body OF Neal forenoon, who was
drowned March Is in the Mississippi, was
found to-day badly decomposed.
BELLE PLANE, Iowa, May 14.-Wiiliam
Goldworth, of What Cheer, was killed here
last night by the cars. He had stolen a ride,
and in climbing out Of the window fell be-
! tween the cars. He lived long enough TO give
his name and other facts. He leaves a wife
and three children in Cromwell, England.
A half emptied bottle Of whisky was found on
him.
ODEBoLT, Iowa, May IA young man
named Andrew Telgreen, aged eighteen years.,
was killed by a stroke of lightning yesterday
at his home nine miles south of Odebolt.
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Slightly Embarrassed.

Tid-Bits: He had just entered the
editorial sanctum ws down from Pok-
umville. He wanted to be polite and
complimentary, but the great editorial
presence embarrassed him. He timidly
sided up to the editor and tried 10
speak the little piece he had composed:
s.Mister Editor, II am q con
slant value Of your readable paper"
'.Eh?'
..Sister Editor, ] am-I-I-I am a
readable constant of your valued pa
per-"
..EhP'
ii am a paper valuable of your
readable constant
..EhP"
IL am II valuable reader of your
constant paper. begosh."
There must be some mistake, Mr..
Smith, somewhere. You are three
years behind in your subscriptions.
Nothing very valuable 10 N constant
paper in that"
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COOKED MEN.
A Red hot Mass of Coke, Stone, Etc,
BurieS Fiv Men.

PIrTsBURG, May l0.-A terrible accident
occurred at the Edgar Thompson steel works
at B~raddock, about 10 O'Clock tonight, which
will probably cost five lives. Furnace 4 was
blown out a few days ago and to-day a gang
OF men were put to work clearing il out. An
arch had been formed, composed Of coke,
limestone and other materials, which
was still at a red heat, and part Of the men
were working beneath this mass.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock tonight,
without warning. the arch gave
way. The red hot matter was thrown in al
directions, knocking men down and in
so".e instances almost burying them. A few
OF the men In the vicinity escaped uninjurod.
In a short time the debris was removed and
five men were taken out in a horrible condi-
ZION, their clothing being burned from their
bodies and the iienn literally cooked. The
names Of the victims are: John Iawlesky,
John Gearsift, John Gedard, John Lamotte
and Charles Lendonof. The physicians who
are attending them entertain no hopes Of their
recovery.
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THE WORLDS NEWS.
Gathered From All Sources and Sent by
Wire For The Special Benefit Of
The Readers Of This
Paper.
EAST.

HANOVER, N. H., May 10.-The most de-
structive fire in the history Of northern New
Hampshire occurred at Lebanon this morn
ing. 1t started in Mead, Mason Il Co.'s fur
niture factory and spread south. The burned
district covers ten acres of the business part
Of the town. Loss, $500, 900.
ATLANTIC, May 12.-At Extra last night a
destructive fire swept away eleven business
buildings in the heart OF the town. The
buildings and about 40 per cent of the stock
OF goods were consumed at a loss Of $780, 600.
The insurance is less than $4,000. The
stamps and hooks were saved from the post
Office, but the mail was all destroyed with tie
building. The fire started in Fulton Bros.
ardware store, caused by burning paper IN
he stove, heating the pipe and thus lighting
the wood.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21
SEDG WICK'S
To be Unveiled To-Day on the Old Battle
Field.

WASHINGTON, May IL. The monument TO
General Sedgwick, erected by the survivors Of
the Sixth army corps on the spo: where Sedg.
wick fell, will be dedicated today. Nearly
/ 200 members Of the old corps passed through
here yesterday en- route to Fredericksburg on
a special train. General Wright, who sue
cteded Sede vic In command, will preside.
General Latta and tx Governor Pingree will
deliver the orations. The cert Of I'M
yelling will take place Immediately on the ar
rival of the party at Spottsylvania Court
House.
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But il IS Not.

Chicago News: ''Of the ripe age OF
eighteen" is what an esteemed SPRING
field paper says of a beautiful and DC
complished maiden now visiting the
capital. This ought to be pleasant
reading for the unfortunate females
who have entered upon the scar and
senile years of nineteen and twenty
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21
CHICAGO, May 16.

Young Lady-Papa, what is the Potter's
fleldl Father-Potter's field! Well, she
seems to think it's the stage.
Intimacy may breed contempt, but 1t will
never lead to the divulgence Of the age of a
woman.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-21

Herr Most is ''posing as a grand martyr
says an exchange. There is certainly nothing
grand or imposing about him as an anarchist.
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THE DESPERATE SHOTGUN.
A Boy Handling a Gun Shoots a Young
Girl.

PoNCA, Neb., May 10.-Yesterday a shock
ing ard fatal accident happened at the house
Of Albert Meyers, in this town, resulting in
the death of Anna Bowman, whose father for
merly resided here, but who now lives at
Homer, Dakota county. The girl had for a
few weeks been staying with her sister, Mrs.
Rayer, and Sunday evening went to visit Mrs.
Meyers family, and stayed all night. About
moor Monday Will Meyers, a lad Of about tif-
teen years, began making arrangements to
clean his fathers gun, which he had directed
him to do a few days before. The gun stood
in a closet, and the boy reached in and took
hold OF the barrel to draw IL out. Directly in
front, and but a short distance from him, the
girl stood, bending over the baby. AS the
gun was being drawn out, the muzZle point
ing towards the girl, the trigger caught on
the edge OF a bedstead over which he was
reaching, and
II U WAS DISCHARGED,
the entire charge striking her in the neck,
passing through it and s~evering the jugular
vein, and coming out at the back OF the
shoulder. She fell and died almost instantly.
Seeing what he had done Myers attempted to
shoot himself, then TO cut his throat with a
butcher knife, both OF which designs were de-
feated by those present. The weapon was al
old musket and had not been used for some
time, and the boy thought 1t was not loaded.
No blame is attached to the boy for the acct
dent other than carelessness. He Is In a bad
way and 4, Is feared he will lose his mind over
the result. The funeral Of the girl was held
from the NJ. F.. church this afternoon and
was largely attended,